Direct Sales Team Leader

<div><p><strong><span>Position:</span></strong><strong><span> Direct Sales Team Leader</span></strong><strong><span><br></span></strong><strong><span>Contract Type:</span></strong><strong><span> Permanent</span></strong><strong><span> / </span></strong><span>Full-time<br></span><strong><span>Location:</span></strong><strong><span> Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry - hybrid working 3 days in the office</span></strong><br></p><p><strong><span>Salary</span><span>: £35,000 plus commission</span></strong></p><p><strong><span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?</span></strong></p><p><span>Want to work for one of the UKs best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2024 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 4^th year running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!</span></p><p><strong><span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>About the role:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Ensure the DHL eCommerce Direct Sales Channel achieves its annual customer retention growth and new business targets revenue via the management of the direct sales team. Through the effective deployment of the sales strategy, call cycle, business plans and commercial sales policies, whilst positively advocating and adhering to the DHL standards and core values.  </span></strong></p><p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>This will be achieved by leading and driving the development of quality direct sales executives, engaging and inspiring, strong communication and sales coaching alongside close working relationships with all cross functional and central support teams, local and regional management.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>The ideal candidate will have:</span></strong></p><p></p><ul><li><strong><span>At least 2 years proven industry experience with a good understanding of all aspects of distribution.</span></strong></li><li><strong><span>Extensive experience of leading and inspiring a sales function</span></strong></li><li><strong><span>Must be fully commercially aware with a full understanding of P&L and performance measures.</span></strong></li><li><strong><span>Ability to plan and develop strategies, prepare and present proposals and make clear business decisions.</span></strong></li><li><strong><span>Knowledge of UK and International regions is required</span></strong></li><li><strong><span>Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent</span></strong></li></ul><p><strong><span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>What about career development?</span></strong></p><p><span>We take every employees career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyones voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.</span></p><p><strong><span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>What will you need to do next?</span></strong></p><p><span>If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV</span></p><p><strong><span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion</span></strong><span></span></p><p><span>As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength.  A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span></span></p><p><span>Were committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.  We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.</span></p></div><br>